Ah - the old "brain as filter" theory. Things like this seem to add weight to that premise. Some of the best Witches I know, such as Susan Leybourne, have similar conditions enabling them to see things that are really there.

The Brain As A Filter theory...

I like it, actually. The brain is exactly where I would start coupled with positive illuminations or faith, higher energy ect.

It's impossible to live and breathe on this plane and see nothing but happy sunshine. It doesn't exist. This is a plane of bi-polar energies.

People who are "see-ers" maybe at first they don't know what they're seeing/feeling, usually because it won't make a lot of sense. It will be sporatic and often go against mainstream...like what your eyes tell you you should be interpreting. You're going to feel what you feel, and usually with flash images. My opinion, but I feel this has to do with "see-ers" being able to somehow have consciousness permiate layers of time, as we understand it.

The brain as a filter, well, that kind of works in the sense of being able to more manage a channel that's coming through. So turning it off and on, but it will never work 100%.

It's like trying to control static energy. There are some things you can do to minimize it, but here and there your hair is going to fly up in the mirror and your socks are going to stick to your underware. You're not on top of it all of the time.

Me personally I use the "Swiss Cheese" maneuver. Things may come in. I may or may not be able to help warn someone and that's if they even want to know. Ignorance really has its plus side. But more often I get to see things twice and when what you feel comes to pass, no one deep down, really wants to seek a person out saying I wish I would have listened.

Dracco, I'll have to think about your questions. I'd need to know what, to you would be the primary thing you'd like to fix.

Well personally, i have come to grips with it all since it has been almost 2 years since it has started, but I keep hearing that since I can sence all this, that I really should have some knowledge on how to protect myself. Thats the only real question I have so far. I have never had anything scare me. But I do not want it to either. lol I am not a scare easily kind of person anyway. I even live in a house from the 1800's and I have seen alot here. Well I should say everyone has. I can have a house full of people and all of a sudden my microwave will start and stop, or our fridge will open and shut. SO not alot will scare me I guess. But some people freak out here and will not come into our house alone. lol So I have always been open to this kind of stuff, because I have lived in this house over 15 years and this was happening way before my seizure. lol

Lol,

Well at least you're past being shocked. I can't tell you how many years that takes. It's fascinating, the whole thing, really.

Protection...You could divide it into Mind, Body, Spirit. You need fixes/filters, as with anything invasive, stress, relationship issues, etc. Under these areas are even more layers beneath.

But to me, to simplify, "protection" from what you're describing, at this point is a need to corral what you're channeling or KEEP from channeling, is probably better termed.

Me, I can't keep it off, not constantly. I can for awhile, but then, sometimes, it's like "Uncle." I get what I get and it's up to me to react appropriately. If I catch something, it stays with me though.

Anyway, keeping positive is paramount. Sometimes easier than others.

There is prayer, meditation & visuals that help and I find actively connecting with nature, to be the key for me but you also need to learn distracting channels or what I call "scrambling channels."

With this thing, we're not above being incorrect or having our imagination running away from us. I mean, sometimes, you do get caught up in the moment, but like a car, you need to be able to put yourself into reverse, take a step back and go back in to see whether or not what you felt was accurate.

Dracco, If I understand your question correctly you are referring to protection from unwanted contact? I have had these experiences before and when I have it has generally happens to wake me from a sound sleep. The first time it happened I woke immediately and held my hand out towards the .... well let us just say it was dark and then I said, I bind you from me and all those I love in the name of God. Where those words came from I don't know. I did not feel any anxiety and then laid back down and fell back to sleep. I awoke the next morning knowing that it was not a dream but knowing that what ever it was, was gone. Keep positive things around you. If you are religious great, if not draw on those things that make you smile and give you a sense of comfort. Good Luck in your new adventure.

Lori-

I just read your reply from May. Thanks for the tips. I needed that.

Oh, you're welcome! I haven't checked in for a while either. LOL.

As for protection from evil or darkness, it is very important to know thyself. Know what you believe in and what you don't. Belief is extremely powerful and important as is intent!

There are steps to protect yourself. Banishing fear is vital. Know that you, as a human in physical form with a spirit that is a part of the ALL/God/Universal Source that is light and loving, have power over lower vibrational energies including disembodied spirits (ghosts of once living persons), spirits who never incarnated, superstition, negative feelings, negative thoughts, negative intentions, etc. etc. etc.

I don't want to get into it in this open forum because there are lurkers who poo-poo such things and it is like casting pearls before swine.

Do you believe in God? Do you believe in an all-powerful source? What do you believe in? Some people imagine being surrounded by a bubble of white light of protection. Others pray to God or the Christ for protection. Still others invoke the protection of arch angels. Others stand firm in their own power that is their birthright from the universal source/God.

Light banishes darkness. That simply is a fact. So when in dark places or faced with dark energies, be the light. How? Exude love, joy, peace, charity, good will, courage, assuredness, faith which is the opposite of fear.

Remember that scene in The Wizard of Oz where Glenda the Good Witch dismisses the evil witch? She has no anger, fear or hate. She simply can't be bothered with the dark one: "You have no power here. Be gone."

Evil only has the power we let it have through our fear.

There was a show that featured a young girl who was haunted and harassed by a small group of spirits. They once were living people, young thugs who caused others a lot of trouble. Even in death, they wanted to cause mischief, especially since they knew their deeds while they were alive were not good and they didn't want to face the consequences they feared if they crossed into the light.

Well, this poor girl was terrified and she was getting physically attacked by these spirits.

After a long time, she met a person who explained how she could protect herself, and she had to show no fear. In fact, she had to show positive feelings. So she read their sad stories in old newspaper articles and suddenly was overcome with compassion and pity. Mostly pity.

When she was able to extend kindness, pity and compassion to these spirits, they felt remorse for the first time and vibrated away...

No one knows for sure what happened to these spirit thugs. I'd like to think they were ready to move on. But one thing is for sure: they couldn't gravitate toward her fear any longer. Their lower, negative vibrational energies definitely could not stay with her higher, positive vibrational energy of compassion.

From what I've experienced, with my encounters...not just my own but through readings and other individuals and houses, etc. But your personality carries...

You don't get a "Free-bie" just because you pass over.

You might drop some lead weights...like you're not AS preoccupied, BUT, your negativity or Positivity carries with you - again...personality is pretty much, THUGS or non-thugs. There's no special treatment and if you're attached to the physical world with unfinished business, that energy pools into this world as well.

Lori-

Thanks again. I did not tell you I was looking for the information about protection and yet you gave me exactly what I needed, again.

Thanks...